To Kill A Mockingbird closing January 16th?- Page 2

[fyeahmaria]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 4:52pm

I have ticket for next week on todaytix, have not received any info from them. Might have to try and catch this on Saturday if I can't find a way to see Kimberly Akimbo

[HogansHero]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 4:54pm

I know nothing but if there is any truth to the rumor of a transfer to a smaller house, it is possible they are in the process of working out the details and TC jumped the gun with the email cancelling performances. Emphasizing that I don't know, but agreeing that would def be a PR faux pas.

[jenn328]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 5:05pm

Call_me_jorge said: "I certainly hope the cast was informed before telecharge sent out that email. It suck to find out your show is closing through a Reddit post."

according to an usher, that's exactly how the Doubtfire FOH staff found out (well, IG, but still)

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 5:09pm

None of the major Broadway news places have the announcement. But apparently Broadway.com has it listed as closing on Sunday. Strange.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 5:14pm

if Broadway.com onsale data is somehow "fed" by Telecharge (the official sales channel), it's only on sale through 1/16 on TC too.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 5:49pm

Maybe now with Girl's closing they can announce the move.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 6:08pm

Official: reopening at the Belasco June 1, with Kinnear returning to the cast 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TO-KILL-A-MOCKINGBIRD-Will-Play-Final-Performance-on-January-16-Set-to-Re-Open-This-June-at-Belasco-Theatre-20220112

[GoodThingGoing3]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 6:38pm

Anybody happen to know if Kinnear is back in the show after his absences this weekend? I have tickets for Friday and would love to see him.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 6:39pm

I saw online he was not in the show this afternoon. 

[Fosse76]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 7:40pm

It's a lot of blind faith that it'll sell at the Belasco...and now they have transfer costs to recoup. 

[OhHiii]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 7:52pm

Fosse76 said: "It's a lot of blind faith that it'll sell at the Belasco...and now they have transfer costs to recoup."

They’ve likely been accruing for a move for some time now. It’s been rumored off and on even before prepandemic when the show was growing more than $1mil/week. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 8:00pm

Fosse76 said: "It's a lot of blind faith that it'll sell at the Belasco...and now they have transfer costs to recoup."

It had already recouped its entire investment before the pandemic hit.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 8:04pm

Has Kinnear played more than 2 performances, including his dress rehearsal?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 8:37pm

GoodThingGoing3 said: "Anybody happen to know if Kinnear is back in the show after his absences this weekend? I have tickets for Friday and would love to see him."

 

Has anyone on these boards actually seen Kinnear in the role?  Is he good?

 

[Fosse76]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 8:38pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Fosse76 said: "It's a lot of blind faith that it'll sell at the Belasco...and now they have transfer costs to recoup."

It had already recouped its entire investment before the pandemic hit."

You know it costs money to move a show, right? This is a much smaller house and stage, so modifications will likely need to be made, adding to those costs. It has nothing to do with the show's initial recoupment. It's not selling, what makes them think it will sell better at the less visible Belasco,

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 8:55pm

Fosse76 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Fosse76 said: "It's a lot of blind faith that it'll sell at the Belasco...and now they have transfer costs to recoup."

It had already recouped its entire investment before the pandemic hit."

You know it costs money to move a show, right? This is a much smaller house and stage, so modifications will likely need to be made, adding to those costs. It has nothing to do with the show's initial recoupment. It's not selling, what makes them think it will sell better at the less visible Belasco,"

 

 

 

They're hoping it will sell to the tourists who return to our fair city in June

 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 9:05pm

I am sure after Jeff left there was less interest. Just a guess. Although it was probably a culmination of things.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 10:08pm

This move obviously came together very quickly. Would love to know what went on behind the scenes –– if it was the Shuberts pushing them to leave, or a sudden realization that winter was going to be deadly, or some combo of the two.

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 10:35pm

Had a friend who was there tonight who said that Kinnear wasn’t in, but Innvar (his understudy) was excellent.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 11:50pm

While it’s not an easy role by any means…you’re telling me there aren’t any Names that would/could step in for a limited run to boost sales? 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/12/22 at 11:57pm

It won’t happen now but I’d so love to see Alec Baldwin do this role. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/13/22 at 11:53am

Wondering if Kinnear is legitimately ill or whether he's eaten too much sushi.

Updated On: 1/13/22 at 11:53 AM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/13/22 at 1:40pm

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "While it’s not an easy role by any means…you’re telling me there aren’t any Names that would/could step in for a limited run to boost sales?"

The perils of star casting is that it becomes hard to replace a star. Major actors generally don't like to follow in the footsteps of someone who has had as much acclaim as Daniels...and when they do, sales often dwindle quickly. There's also a finite audience for plays in NYC, even one with this title. And as I said before in this thread, if people already paid full price to see Daniels and/or Harris, why bother seeing it again unless it's someone major who they LOVE. (such as Tom Hanks)

Gregg Kinnear and Ed Harris obviously aren't first-choice names. Sorkin and Rudin have a rolodex of men who likely passed on this before they settled on Harris and Kinnear (and Rafe Spall in London, and Richard Thomas on tour).

Updated On: 1/13/22 at 01:40 PM

[David10086]

Posted: 1/13/22 at 10:57pm

I think Richard Thomas in the lead on Broadway would sell more tix than Kinnear. They should have given Kinnear the tour. 

[Anshel2]

Posted: 1/14/22 at 7:38am

Anyone know if Kinnear was in last night?  What about this weekend?